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Best Place to Buy a Gift

i like you/i like you too

You need to buy a gift, and you aren’t close enough to the recipient to know which obscure Russian comic book they pine for? Well, then you need a place that offers a bit of everything. I like you in Minneapolis has got you covered. From a knit beanie that says “Meat Raffle” to Minnesota-shaped pendants to those rainbow-colored “All Are Welcome Here” signs you’ve seen on lawns all over town, this one-stop shop for handmade and locally made gifts is a trove of giftable items. I like you too, the newer St. Paul location, which opened last year, is a little less whimsical but just as charming, with no artificial turf on the floors but two spacious rooms housing the treasures. These two shops are especially useful if you’re in the market for any and every Minnesota-branded thing you could dream of: Put your beloved state on your coffee mug, your jacket, your tea towel, your walls, your baby. Or ship some Minnesota-themed things to your friends elsewhere. They won’t forget which state — and friend — demands a visit.